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PROYECTO SIERRA MAZATECA

We are dedicated to the exploration and conservation of the karst ecosystem in the Sierra Mazateca, Oaxaca, Mexico. In addition to discovering and exploring caves, our group is focused on preserving the highland cloud forests, precious water resources, and Mazatec cultural pride. We develop conservation programs to educate the students. We also help generate markets for the organic foods produced in the Sierra Mazateca region, such as coffee, sugar, and honey. Future goals include the preservation and restoration of Cafetal Carlota. We look forward to adding more photos, trip reports, maps, and videos.

View of the large room and pit, "Sinkhole de Mayo"
photo by: Ron Adams, 2015

View of the Sierra Mazateca, above the clouds; December 26, 2014

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A cloud forest, filled with vines, epiphytes, orchids.......Imagine climbing up through the rainforest, battling hanging vines with your machete, wishing you were wearing gloves, because there are strange nettles and spiny trees, and suddenly you are surrounded by begonias grandes, with huge leaves and flowers in pink and white.......
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With the generous help and support from cavers, friends, grants, our own energy and love, we are able to continue working toward our overall goals. Each year brings adventures, challenges, parties, and life-changing experiences for us all.

The Proyecto Sierra Mazateca Corporation, now registered in the state of Indiana as a non-profit corporation, was formed as of September 4, 2012. The purposes of the Proyecto Sierra Mazateca Corporation, defined in Article 11 of the Articles of Incorporation, are to protect, explore, and study the karst ecosystem, and to promote water conservation and Mazatec culture preservation within the Sierra Mazateca, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.

PROYECTO SIERRA MAZATECA

We are dedicated to the exploration and conservation of the karst ecosystem in the Sierra Mazateca, Oaxaca, Mexico. In addition to discovering and exploring caves, our group is focused on preserving the highland cloud forests, precious water resources, and Mazatec cultural pride. We develop conservation programs to educate the students. We also help generate markets for the organic foods produced in the Sierra Mazateca region, such as coffee, sugar, and honey. Future goals include the preservation and restoration of Cafetal Carlota. We look forward to adding more photos, trip reports, maps, and videos.

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View of the large room and pit, "Sinkhole de Mayo"
photo by: Ron Adams, 2015

View of the Sierra Mazateca, above the clouds; December 26, 2014

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THANK YOU - our DONORS FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE! We have been fortunate to have a variety of donors for every year, providing us with equipment to help our cave exploration, and our education outreach and conservation efforts.

Go to CAVE EXPLORATION to get updates, participants, and donors for this coming expedition in 2016!

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We would like to thank our previous sponsors for their support to help preserve this important karst ecosystem and culture of the Sierra Mazateca:

We also thank the countless people, friends and cavers alike, who have helped and contributed to the project with their energy, smiles, and sweat. To name a few that have contributed with extra gear, funds, or other equipment:

AND all members of previous expeditions - listed on the EXPLORATION page.

We would not be able to do any cave exploration without the trust and kindness of the local Mazatec people. Whether it be a friend or offical, we appreciate their willingness to let us in their worlds, and do our best to respect their spaces and customs. Thank you!

Our extended family in the Sierra Mazateca. Tony, Marion, and Simon Akers, and Rolland Moore in photo with family members of Waldo and Ines and more from the family of Perfecto and Ines